February 11, 2011

Fashionista.com: The Fashionista 50 & My Exclusive Interview With Lauren Sherman

On Tuesday, Fashionista.com , the leading resource in fashion news, released the Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion.The Fashionista 50 recognizes individuals or businesses in the following categories: Designers, CEOs/Investors, Editors, Stylists, Buyers and Retail Fashion Directors, Photographers, Personalities/Muses, Writers, Behind the Scenes, and Marketing and Branding.

Check out the Fashionista 50 to see who made the cut.

Along with this amazing newly released feature, I had the opportunity to interview Lauren Sherman, the Editor of Fashionista.com.

Check out this exclusive interview below.

How did you become the Editor of Fashionista.com? What was your involvement with Fashion before?

My first job out of school was as an editorial design assistant at a luxury magazine based in London. I moved back to New York and was hired at Forbes to do Lifestyle. A year later, I was named Fashion and Style reporter at Forbes. In January 2010 I was hired to edit Fashionista.com.

What changes do you see being made in the Fashion Industry within the next 5 years?

More attention to the web. Web leaders will come out and become more established. People are still figuring it out now but it will be more established in five years. The legitimate sites won’t just have to do with traffic numbers; it will be more determined by influence.

As far as trends, I think designers are going to produce clothing closer to where they live. It’s a matter of control; keeping products the way they want them.

How did you come up with the idea for the Fashionista 50?

We have been working on it since last Fashion Week [in September]. I worked at Forbes which was very “listy” so I thought it would be a great way to get this information out.

What are you looking forward to most this Fashion Week?

I love fall clothes (fabrics, outerwear, layering). I’m excited for Theyskens Theory and Proenza Schouler. We are working with Swarovski this year so I’m excited to see how designers incorporate crystals into their looks.

A fellow Proenza lover? I think we have something here Lauren 🙂

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February 9, 2011

Fashion Week Coverage, Valentine’s Day Gifts, & Cross Body Bags

What do you get when you mix real time New York Fashion Week coverage, fabulous Valentine’s Day gifts, and a variety of cross body bags at a super discounted price? This week on Gilt Groupe of course!

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Here’s what’s happening this week on Gilt…

Fashion Week Designer Sale (2/10)- Fashion Week is kicking off in New York City on tomorrow! Because of Gilt’s love for fashion, they’re featuring a sale inspired by designers showing at Fashion Week. The designers include Lyn Devon, Prabal Gurung, Doo. Ri, Peter Som, Derek Lam, and Erin Fetherston. Such a creative sale and one I am really looking forward to this week!

In Love with Fashion Tab (2/10)- Gilt is launching an “In Love With Fashion” Facebook tab. The tab will provide Gilt’s Facebook fans with insider access to the best trends and updates from Fashion Week. The Facebook tab will house videos, Guest Style Editor Contest (launch date of 2/14), tweets and status updates from Fashion Week.

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift (2/1 to 2/15) – For a holiday that’s nominally about romance, Valentine’s Day can sure be filled with anxiety thanks to the pressure to find the perfect gift. To help you focus on what really counts this holiday—love!—Gilt has rounded up an array of great gift picks for all kinds of relationships, for all sorts of budgets, and that will satisfy every taste and style.

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Alice + Olivia (2/9)- New York native Stacey Bendet dresses the world’s trendsetters in her renowned Alice + Olivia line. And it’s no surprise that celebrities flock to her signature style. Her bright tops, feminine dresses, tailored jackets and punk-inspired pants are fashion-forward and ultra-flattering. A+O pieces are always a hit so pick up one (or a few) pieces during today’s sale.

Cross Body Bag (2/9 at 9pm)- A trend seen on runways and the streets worldwide, the cross body bag is a wardrobe must. Large ones are perfect for everyday, for either work or running errands. The small ones are perfect for an evening out…keeps your hands free all night! This sale will feature cross body bags in various styles, materials and colors from several different designers.

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Remember, all of these special events and sales are only available to Gilt Groupe members. So what are you waiting for? Join now and get shopping!

February 8, 2011

Chicago Looks: A Street Style Photo Exhibit

Last Friday I attended the opening of the Chicago Looks street style exhibit at Heaven Gallery in Wicker Park. I am all about showcasing Chicago fashion and this event couldn’t have done it better. I regularly keep up with the Chicago street style blogs but I have never seen them displayed like this.

The exhibit features photos from Chicago Looks, Chicago Street Style Scene, The Midwasteland and Tres Awesome…all amazing Chicago street style blogs.

Here’s a few photos I took at the event:

Amy of Chicago Street Style Scene with her photos

Posing with my photo taken this summer by Amy of Chicago Street Style Scene

A peak at one of the many amazing street style collages

Isa of Chicago Looks

Me & Amy of Chicago Street Style Scene (Photo taken by Isa of Chicago Looks)

Whoever says Chicago isn’t a fashionable city hasn’t attended the Chicago Looks photo exhibit…so get yourself over to Heaven Gallery (1550 N. Milwaukee) and check out these amazing photos. The photo displays will be up until March 7.

February 5, 2011

Chi City Closet: Proenza Schouler Curved Wedge Sandals

I have been obsessing over these Proenza Schouler wedges ever since I saw them on the runway. As part of their Spring 2010 collection, shown over a year ago, I knew they had to have these wedges no matter what.  Although I originally wanted the neon version, I found out after much research those were never made into production for sale.

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Thankfully I found the black and white version (and on sale on The Outnet!) and I had to buy them immediately. Although I can’t wear them right now due to the mountains of snow we have in Chicago, they will be the first shoes I wear once Spring hits!

February 3, 2011

Diane Kruger Graces the March cover of Glamour

A sneak peak at the March issue of Glamour magazine with cover girl Diane Kruger.

Photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth in New York City, Diane graces the cover in a Chanel jacket, Daryl K T-shirt, J Brand shorts and Chanel Fine Jewelry necklace.

 

Here’s a sneak peak at the editorial spread and exclusive interview…

Jacket, shirt, pants, Balmain; earrings, ring, Pomellato Tango Collection; scarf, Collection 18.

Blazer, Stella McCartney; bra top, Viktor & Rolf; pants, Theyskens’ Theory; earrings, necklace, Chanel Fine Jewelry; belt, Linea Pelle Collection; shoes, Christian Louboutin.

Jacket, shirt, pants, Balmain; earrings, ring, Pomellato Tango Collection; scarf, Collection 18.


Sweater, Isabel Marant; shirt, Band of Outsiders; skirt, Giambattista Valli;cuff, H.Stern; belt, H&M; shoes, Walter Steiger.

 

On her love of fashion…
“I truly, genuinely like clothes. Making them is an art form, and wearing them is a form of self-expression. I find it very emotional because I can remember moments in my life—my mood, how I felt—through these clothes.”

On what her favorite look is…
“A well-cut dress. It’s all about the cut. I love three-quarter sleeves. I definitely like it classic; less is more. The thing I despise most is vulgarity, and there’s a lot of that here [in L.A.].”

On her biggest fashion splurge…
“The biggest fashion purchase I ever made I thought about for six years. I’m not kidding. All my life I wanted to own an Hermès Constance bag, and when I signed with Calvin Klein, I decided this was the time that I could afford it. I truly broke a sweat when I paid for it.”

On her boyfriend Joshua Jackson and his style…
“We go shopping. But he likes it. I definitely wasn’t fond of these blue sneakers that he wore all the time for about a year and a half.”

On realizing she wanted to pursue performing as a career…
“I’m from a small village [in Germany], and it never occurred to me that you could actually make a living performing. It was a hobby. I always thought you had to live in Hollywood. So the urge really came later, when I became a model.”

On marrying and divorcing when she was younger…
“Without sounding pessimistic, I learned that I don’t believe in marriage. I believe in a commitment that you make in your heart. There’s no paper that will make you stay.”

Her advice to young women pursuing their dreams…
“Ask questions. Surround yourself with people who will help you advance. You should be smart enough to know that you don’t know everything. But you have to believe in yourself. I certainly do.”

 

Don’t forget to pick up the March issue of Glamour magazine. Available on newsstands and digitally (iPad, iPhone, iTouch and the Barnes & Noble Nook Color) February 8.

Photos courtesy of Glamour